How to Install X2Go on NetBSD

X2Go is a remote desktop solution that lets you access your desktop environment from a remote client. This tutorial will guide you through the steps to install X2Go on NetBSD.

Prerequisites

• NetBSD system
• Root access

Step 1: Install Dependencies

Before installing X2Go, we need to install some dependencies. Open a terminal window and run the following command:

pkgin update
pkgin install xorg-server dbus xfce4 xauth xterm curl wget netcat

This will install the necessary packages required for X2Go.

Step 2: Download X2Go

Next, we need to download the X2Go software. Run the following command to download the package:

cd /usr/pkgsrc
wget https://mirror.yandex.ru/mirrors/x2go/releases/4.1.2.2/x2goserver-4.1.2.2-src.tar.gz

This will download the X2Go package to the /usr/pkgsrc directory.

Step 3: Install X2Go

Now that the X2Go package is downloaded, we can install it by running the following commands:

cd /usr/pkgsrc/net/x2goserver
make install

This will install X2Go on your NetBSD system.

Step 4: Configure X2Go

After installing X2Go, we need to configure it. Open the x2goserver.conf file located in the /usr/pkg/etc/ directory using a text editor:

vim /usr/pkg/etc/x2goserver.conf

Update the ENABLE_SUDO option to yes to allow X2Go to use sudo commands.

Step 5: Start X2Go

Now that X2Go is installed and configured, we can start the X2Go server by running the following command:

/etc/rc.d/x2goserver start

This will start the X2Go server on your NetBSD system.

Step 6: Connect to X2Go

To use X2Go, you need to download and install a compatible client on your local machine (Windows, Linux, or MacOS). Once you have installed the client, launch it and enter the IP address of your NetBSD system, along with your username and password.

You should now be able to remotely access your NetBSD desktop environment via X2Go!

Conclusion

X2Go is an excellent remote desktop solution that lets you access your desktop environment from anywhere. By following this tutorial, you should now have X2Go installed and configured on your NetBSD system. Enjoy!

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